How mathematics happened: the first 50,000 years
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Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2007.
Physical Desc:
314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
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Bemis Lower Level
510.93 RUDMAN,P
Description
A comprehensive evolution of the history of mathematics that discusses how ancient civilizations understood numbers and used them.
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English
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1591024773, 9781591024774
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 295-308) and index.
Description
A comprehensive evolution of the history of mathematics that discusses how ancient civilizations understood numbers and used them.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Rudman, P. S. (2007). How mathematics happened: the first 50,000 years. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Rudman, Peter Strom. 2007. How Mathematics Happened: The First 50,000 Years. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Rudman, Peter Strom, How Mathematics Happened: The First 50,000 Years. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books, 2007.
MLA Citation (style guide)Rudman, Peter Strom. How Mathematics Happened: The First 50,000 Years. Amherst, N.Y., Prometheus Books, 2007.
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